Purchasing Manager
Company: Radiant Vision Systems
Location: Redmond
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
SummaryThe Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the
planning and coordination of the company's inventory and purchasing
departments. They are tasked with using both forecasted and
historical sales and item usage information to utilize the
inventory spend in the most advantageous way. Monitoring and
maintaining inventory levels and accuracy, negotiating terms with
suppliers to ensure sales demands can be met. This business
impacting position will work closely with the Director of
Operations and various internal teams to ensure efficiency in the
inventory and purchasing strategies.Essential Duties &
Responsibilities
- Maintains optimum inventory levels ensuring on-time deliveries
while minimizing carrying costs and transportation charges.
- Oversees the purchasing and/or contracting for materials and
supplies for the operation of the Company, as well as all inventory
items.
- Works with the requesting department and Finance team when
specific sources or items are requested. Must adhere to internal
policies and system requirements. Investigates and solves problems
resulting from material issues and shortages, regardless of
cause.
- Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical
inventory. This includes the taking and valuing of the Fiscal
year-end physical inventory.
- Works with other departments in planning, scheduling and
ordering to meet sales forecasts.
- Responsible for sourcing and exploring new materials, options,
vendors and processes to achieve the highest possible quality,
reliability and delivery.
- Maintains and establishes purchasing practices and policies to
ensure ethical, honest and fair relationships with vendors. Keeps
up to date on legal matters that may affect purchasing
policies.
- Keeps abreast of material pricing, new processing advancements
and market trends that affect Company products.
- Develops and maintains reporting systems that relate to the
materials/purchasing function.
- Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are
followed in connection with materials/purchasing department
functions.
- Responsible for the motivation and development of the
purchasing and inventory team to optimize their performance and
professional growth.
- Additional tasks as assigned.Desired Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in technology products manufacturing
environment.
- Excellent knowledge of purchasing procedures and record
keeping..
- ISO 9001 experience
- An analytical mind able to see the complexities of
manufacturing.
- Ability to work well with others using good interpersonal
skills.
- Strong thought leader, with the ability to listen and
collaborate.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Strong attention to detail.
- In-depth knowledge of commodities used (Machined metal, PCAs,
Injection molded plastic, etc.)
- Confident with all aspects of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and multi-task abilities.
- Ability to motivate and provide productive feedback to staff
members.Benefits @ RadiantRadiant Vision Systems offers a
comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive base
compensation, an incentive target bonus (for non-commission
eligible positions; the payout is based on both the company's
performance and the employees performance), time off (vacation,
sick leave, and floating holiday), parental leave, medical dental,
vision, and life insurance, as well as 401k to include a matching
contribution from the company and immediate vesting. Learn more
about Radiants benefits by visiting our Careers Page. These
benefits are designed to support our employees well-being,
financial security, and work-life balance. This position is
eligible for experience specific compensation ranges based
candidate experience and compensation will be aligned and
determined based on this criteria. Fluctuations in the job market
may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations
will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to
experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Job ID:
2022-1213 Street: 8640 NE 67th Court
Keywords: Radiant Vision Systems, Redmond , Purchasing Manager, Executive , Redmond, Washington
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